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Is it at all possible to transcode using the DLNA protocol.

Specifically, i got a couple MP4 video files that wont't play on my PS3.

I think you're confusing your terms. DLNA is all about streaming a media file from one device to another. The protocol describes how one device communicates with the other for streaming purposes.

Transcoding changes the media file to a format your renderer (tv, ps3, etc) can play. It happens on the server (PC) before using DLNA to stream it to your ps3. Serviio can transcode media on the fly using a set of matching rules in the profile, and then uses DLNA to stream it to your ps3. It all appears to happen at the same time, but it's really two distinct processes.

The ps3 plays most mp4 files natively. Make sure you assign it in Serviio to the PS3 profile. If the files still don't work, they must have something unique about them - we need to find what that is first. Can you post details of the files that are not working - see here for details - in this case Media Info will yield better info.

Ps. How many are we dealing with?

no, i do undersrtand the difference between the two proceses, i should have worded the question different, sorry and thanks for the explanation as well.

i read that it transcodes except on generic DLNA, which now i understand is when it is connected to a device that is named generic dlna in the serviio program. i am connected to the PS3 dlna, so it should transcode if needed right?

but i did the ffmpeg you suggested and the results are attached, whats keeping it from playing.

to answer your other question, there are a total of three files.

back to the future1 MP4.mp4
back to the future2 MP4.mp4
back to the future3 MP4.mp4

It depends on the profile settings. Try the Direct TV DVR it transcodes everything

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Correct. If you assign the PS3 Profile to the device in Serviio console, it will only transcode where it is needed for your PS3.

I think I know what the issue is with your files, but need to confirm. Can you do a ffmpeg -i again (you missed a space between the -i and the file name in the one above) and also do a MediaInfo if you can on the file.